Month: July 2015

It may not be completely accurate to call the giant hogweed the “sunburn plant” but this highly invasive and dangerous member of the carrot and parsley family can cause third-degree burns due to its phototoxic sap. Its official name is Heracleum mantegazzianum but is commonly called giant hogweed because it typically grows to heights between… Read more »

New Jamieson Melatonin-3 Strips may become your new BFF on that next long haul trip! If you’ve ever taken a holiday that started with a long plane ride, you’ll know how much jet lag can affect your vacation. Starting your journey in one time zone and quickly ending up in another sets the body’s natural… Read more »

If you’re serious about skin care, you know that antioxidants are one of the cornerstones of a good regimen. And while most antioxidants can be used as a single agent, studies have shown that they work best as a team. You only have to look to nature to see that plants, including fruits and vegetables,… Read more »

If you’re a follower of social media, you’ve no doubt noticed a growing and disturbing fad called sunburn tattoos which involves applying sunscreen in the shape of an image or pattern, either freehand or with the help of a stencil, then exposing the body to the sun without any additional sun protection. While the end… Read more »

At its most simple, a wrinkle is merely a fold, ridge or crease in the skin. An inevitable and unavoidable sign of aging, wrinkles form as the body’s ability to produce moisture, collagen and elastin decrease over time. Our once-plump and taut skin becomes thinner and starts to sag, leading to wrinkles. Although seen by… Read more »

Dewy-looking skin is great, but oil-slick and glistening skin? Not so much. As temperatures and humidity rise in the summer, it can become a bit more challenging to dial back the shine. Thankfully, Neostrata has an Oil-free Matifying Fluid that is clinically proven to control the excess sebum and matify for more than 6 hours…. Read more »

When it comes to trends in skin care, we like to keep our ears close to the ground not only because we’re always looking for that proverbial fountain of youth but also because it’s fascinating what people are willing to apply to their faces! Some past trends, like green tea extract and facial oils, have… Read more »

With summer in full swing, many of us are looking for a sunscreen to protect our children’s delicate skin from both the UVB rays that burn skin and the longer UVA rays that damage collagen and elastin and, over time, can contribute to premature aging of the skin and the development of some skin cancers…. Read more »

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